Celebrities such as Barbara Walters know what it is— she wears a special designed watch to protect herself from it. So what is Electro Smog?

In simple terms, it refers to the over abundance of man - made electro magnetic energy (known as EME) that comes from all the “gadgetry” in our homes. This includes cell phones, microwave ovens, televisions, appliances of all types - the list can go on and on. The constant exposure to these harmful energies can result in headaches, irritability, sleeplessness, fatigue or even more serious health concerns. Although there is little we can do to avoid this in our general environments, we can control the exposure in our own homes to a certain extent.

The number #1 material that amplifies EME is metal therefore it stands to reason that the use of metal in decorating should be kept to a minimum. Choose other materials for furniture, window coverings, appliance fronts or other surfaces.

The bedroom (where we spend the greatest amount of time in our day), is not the place for computers, exercise equipment—even the television. Closets should contain wooden hangers, not metal ones. Alarm clocks and radios pose risk by being next to our head for hours on end.

Every room in the house can benefit from the removal of metal objects that are not absolutely necessary and storing them in an area where exposure to humans and animals is short term.

A final tip: placing live plants beside electrical objects may help to absorb some of the toxic energy.

For more information , call Carol Clement. She is an Edmonton based interior decorator. To contact her directly call 488 9182. Tell her you saw her article in our newsletter!

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